I got this magic dea from Lettice and Lu's Blog and I knew I wanted to put a lot of thought into this post and recap on a rollercoast of a ride during 2009. Many ups and downs.

The hardest:

Kaylin's constant tantrums and problem behaviour and her psychologist appointments. We were not a happy mother and daughter for a while.Volunteering for the CANSA shavathon, standing on my feet for 8 hours listening to heart-breaking stories but it was worth it.Loosing 7kg after looking a photo of myself at a party and thinking - you fat blob! The proudest:

Megan loosing her first milk tooth.Megan doing a photoshoot for a local Baby Magazine (wearing a dress!)Reaching 10 years of married life wth my wonderful Boerewors. Love you to the moon and back, babe!Watching my girls in their annual school concert.

The memorable:

Our awesome seaside family holiday in Uvongo (just the four of us)My sister and her partner getting pregnant and having her beautiful little baby girl, Claire.MPH Top Gear Show - AmazingMegan giving me a black eye during a Ring a Rosie's game.

The movies:

Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonI'm not a huge movie goer but I enjoyed So You Think You Can Dance. Both series.Season 6 of Greys Anatomy.The Places:

Seeing the Russian Ballet Company Live - it moved me to tearsBuffelspoort. Camping with our HKGK group of friends. It was awesome to have everyone together again.

The happiest:

Shopping with my sister for new clothes - we had a great day bonding and giggling. Something I never did with my sis before.Having out pool re-coated after years of battling with a pea green pool. Now its blue and crystal clear and we can swim and enjoy the summer months in the pool.

The people:

Getting a friendship tattoo with my best friend, MandyNorman and I completing the 15km Walk the Talk RaceMy boerewors getting me my first laptop.